A new culinary creation combining free-range chicken, termite mushrooms, and durian is drawing attention in Ben Tre Province that is now merged into Vinh Long Province, particularly on Con Phung Islet. As interest in Mekong Delta cuisine grows, local businesses are exploring new ways to package distinctive dishes like this for domestic and international visitors.
This is the impression of a swiss couple - Francesco after 15 days of travelling in Vietnam.
Ninh Thuan province, which is now part of Khanh Hoa province, still has the rustic, unspoiled charm of Vietnam’s south central coast. It’s renowned for its vast white salt fields,…
Xam singing, a distinctive form of Vietnamese folk music originating in the Red River Delta, is traditionally performed in public spaces. Today, it has found a new and innovative stage: the double-decker bus. To bring this art form closer to the public, especially younger people, a tour called “Xam on the bus” has been launched, which lets passengers explore Hanoi by night while listening to…
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially recognised two elements from Hue - Bún bò Huế (spicy beef noodle soup) and the Bhươih Haro Tơme (new rice) festival - national intangible cultural heritage.
Situated at an altitude of more than 1,500 metres, Muong Long in Nghe An Province enjoys a cool climate year-round, with morning mist blanketing the vast Truong Son mountain range. Often referred to as the “Sa Pa of Nghe An,” mountainous commune now slowly revealing its charm, stirring new possibilities for community-based tourism and a better life for the local Mong ethnic people.
Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan, historically known as Kauthara and Panduranga, are the regions steeped in rich history and culture. As Vietnam is striding into a new era of national development, culture is considered as a key driver for the comprehensive and sustainable growth of Khanh Hoa.
June, when the lowland sun scorches the roads, also marks the most radiant season of the year in Pu Luong. The terraced rice fields stretch out like a seasonal map woven by generations of hands.
Thai Hai Village, also called Thai Hai Family, nestles quietly amidst the lush mountains and forests of Thai Nguyen province. Recognized as Vietnam’s first “Best Tourism Village” by the UN Tourism Organization in 2022, Thai Hai is an impressive attraction and a symbol of unity, cultural preservation, and sustainable development.
In recent years, Bat Trang Village (Gia Lam, Ha Noi) has been striving to establish itself as a sustainable tourism destination. Visitors can now enjoy a wide range of immersive experiences and benefit from smart‑tourism technology throughout their stay.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially included the Thak Con Festival-also known as the Coconut Offering Festival of the Khmer ethnic community in An Hiep Commune, Chau Thanh District, Soc Trang Province-on Viet Nam’s list of national intangible cultural heritage.
Located in the northwest of Ha Noi, Ba Vi District is a captivating blend of natural beauty and cultural richness with lush forests, rivers, caves, and diverse ethnic heritage while offering a refreshing escape, with much of this "green pearl" unexplored.
Situated in Dien An Ward, Dien Ban Town, Quang Nam Province, Bang An is regarded as the only relatively intact octagonal Cham tower in Vietnam today.
From Dong Van to Meo Vac in Ha Giang province, stone fences line every village, encircling cornfields, dividing land, blocking wind, and enclosing animal pens. Highlanders call them “walls that hold the land,” where each stone withstands nature’s harshness and preserves the cultural legacy of their ancestors.
Phu the cake, also known as “husband-and-wife cake,” is a traditional Vietnamese dessert that holds deep cultural significance, especially in weddings and engagement ceremonies.
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